As many of you know, our brother Shane was involved in a snowboarding crash the weekend before Christmas while on a ski weekend with some friends and family. What appeared to be part of an open run, was in fact stock piles of snow and created an impact that left him currently paralyzed from the abdomen down. After 11 days at McLaren Northern MI in Petoskey, he was transported down to the DMC to begin intense physical therapy at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM). This will begin the next phase of his journey for 4-6 weeks. We have all felt extremely blessed to have the support and prayers of family and friends while he takes this challenge head on. His own words describe his mindset, which continues to inspire and awe those around him. “What I’ve lost in ability of body, I am fortunate to have in ability of mind and soul. The best memories of my life have been spent sharing connections with family and friends, regardless of any activity at hand. I have not lost the ability to continue this, and I am grateful for that. Plus, I still plan on dominating many activities. J” From day one of his initial diagnosis he has vowed to “go beast mode” on his PT and make the most of his time at RIM.  “2015 will undoubtedly be the hardest year of my life. I take each day at a time. It’s hard to be motivated each morning, but telling myself this helps – I have a lot to learn, and I will take every learning opportunity as progress. I will get closer to my goals today. I will appreciate what I may have once taken for granted today.” Our Mom has always called him Shane Will (not for any cool reason, simply because his name is Shane William Dwyer). It does not seem like a random nickname today, and we have all vowed that “Shane Will” is what is destined to inspire him, our family, and all of those connected to our lives. These shirts are designed to kick start fundraising for costs associated with his injury. Time to kick some serious ass – SHANE WILL! stay tuned for fundraising activities to be announced – we can’t wait to get together with friends and family for in-person events! God Bless!